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MIP Admissions Timeline

MIP (College Station, TX) Admissions Timeline

Master of International Policy (College Station, TX)

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MIP (College Station, TX) Admissions Timeline

The Bush School has rolling admissions for the one-year Master of International Policy (MIP) in College Station, TX, admitting students for entry into the program each fall, spring, and summer. Depending upon the term for which the applicant is applying, the admissions timeline is as follows:

  • Mid-August: Application for the next cycle opens in GradCAS.
  • For instance, summer 2024, fall 2024, and spring 2025 applications will open in mid-August 2023.

  • October 15: Application deadline for spring entry.
  • Registration for spring courses begins in early November.
  • Registration for spring courses ends at 5pm (central time) on the last business day prior to the first day of class for the spring semester.
  • Spring courses start in mid-to-late January.

  • March 15: Application deadline for summer entry.
  • Registration for summer courses begins in early April.
  • Registration for summer courses ends at 5pm (central time) on the last business day prior to the first day of class for the summer semester.
  • Summer courses start in late May/early June.

  • April 15: Application deadline for fall entry.
  • Registration for fall courses begin in early April.
  • Registration for fall courses ends at 5pm (central time) on the last business day prior to the fall semester.
  • Fall courses start in mid-to-late August.

Submitted applications are sent to the Admissions Committee within 1-2 business days of receiving all required materials, including both recommendations. The Bush School Admissions Office will notify the applicant via email of their final admissions decision and attach an offer letter (if admitted) within 7-10 business days upon completion (not submission) of their application. Decisions may take longer during peak times (late December through March). The applicant then has 30 days to confirm they accept or decline their offer of admission by submitting a Bush School Admissions Reply Form by the deadline specified in their offer letter.

Upon Accepting the Bush School’s Offer of Admission:

  • Applicants confirm their acceptance of our offer with the Texas A&M Office of Graduate Admissions by logging into their applicant portal and formally accepting their admission.
  • Please allow 7-14 business days for the Bush School and the Texas A&M Office of Graduate Admissions work together to process and update the applicant’s record to that of an admitted student.
  • Meanwhile, the student should request their official transcripts from all 4-year colleges be sent to Texas A&M University. Click here for instructions.
  • The Bush School sends an email with a list of next steps, including details about registration, parking permits, and more.
  • Spring and Summer Admitted Students: Work with the International Affairs department to prepare for entry.
  • Fall Admitted Students: Attend a mandatory Bush School New Student Orientation, typically hosted the week prior to the start of the fall semester.